• Application Deadline:
• Position: State Coordinator - Out Grower Program



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 5 - 10 years



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied 
  
  

Job Description

• Coordinate the activities of the out-grower scheme of the state and report daily activities to the National Coordinator


•  Identify and Collate data for all the out-growers for Rice farmers in the state.


• Providing Agricultural Extension Services related to Crop Protection, Good Agricultural Practices in coordination with other agencies


• Undertake frequent travel across the state to visit farmers registered with the out-grower scheme and increase Olam Agri’s visibility with the farmers.


• Coordinate crop evaluation trials within the state for adoption by the farmers


• Organise and conduct training for extension agents and farmers across locations within the state in conjunction with the consultants.


• Developing and maintaining strong, professional relationships with farmers to facilitate smooth produce collection and encourage ongoing participation in the program.


• Able to create links between the farmers and input providers within and outside the state.


• Ensuring that farmers understand and adhere to the quality standards and quantity specifications set by the company.


• Provide support to the company procurement team for smooth off-taker of the products from the out-grower

Requirements

• The candidate must have B.Sc. or HND in Crop Production, Agronomy, Agric. Econ, Agric Extension, or related fields. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.


• The candidate must have 5 -10 years of field experience in farming operations, Our-Grower program, or extension activities.


• Hands-on experience in the design and implementation of sustainable smallholder out-grower schemes in Nigeria.


• Must be computer literate


• Ability to speak local languages within the middle belt region will be an added advantage